Targeted Remotely-delivered Anti-inflammatory Interventions With Exercise for Rheumatoid Arthritis - Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Pilot Study
Duke University
Summary
The primary objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of an intensive, remotely-delivered, combined aerobic and resistance training exercise program for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and to collect data to support power calculations for a larger research study.
Description
The primary aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of an intensive, remotely-delivered, combined aerobic and resistance training exercise intervention program for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and to collect data to inform the design of a larger research study. This protocol will build upon a recent project, gathering additional data to support future grant applications. The findings will provide critical information for determining the design and appropriate sample size and ensuring sufficient statistical power for a larger study. Additionally, this pilot will evaluate the p…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Persons with early RA - defined as duration of diagnosis equal to or less than 6 months, and not currently taking biologic DMARD therapy. Participants may be on one or a combination of the following conventional synthetic DMARDs: hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, sulfasalazine, leflunomide, azathioprine * Seropositive (positive rheumatoid factor or anti-citrullinated protein antibody) or erosions typical of RA on radiographs * History of fulfilling 2010 ACR/EULAR Classification Criteria for RA * Active RA, not in clinical disease remission (Clinical Disease Activity Inde…
Interventions
- BehavioralTRAINERa intensive exercise training
Remotely-delivered exercise training intervention
Location
- Duke UniversityDurham, North Carolina